Supervising Public Health Nurse

Salary : $105,788.80 - $128,585.60 Annually

Location : Tehama County, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2024 - P0430

Department: Health Services Agency

Opening Date: 05/14/2024

Closing Date: 6/11/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients.

Every position is a key position at Health Services. We value input, good communication, and collaboration within our organization as well as with our agency partners. If you would enjoy working with people who are committed to the health of our residents, then our agency would like to hear from you.

Click here to learn more about Tehama County.

Definition:
Under the direction of the Public Health Director, this position plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of Public Health programs and services. They provide supervision of subordinate staff and operate under nursing protocols and medical direction from the Health Officer.
Examples of Duties

Required Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods and procedures of nursing as applied in public health practice, preventive medicine and sanitation;
• Community aspects of nursing programs;
• Prevention and/or early detection of communicable diseases, chronic diseases, handicapping conditions, mental illnesses and other disabling conditions;
• Fiscal management principals

Ability to:

• Assist with the planning, implementation, supervision and evaluation of Public Health Division services and programs; perform duties in direct support of the Public Health Director.
  
• Participates in the provision of adequate staff training and orientation; ensure subordinates' adherence to all applicable policies, regulations and safety protocol.
• Audit medical records for completeness and accuracy.
  
• Show leadership, coordinate staff and delegate tasks and authority.

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Supervising Public Health Nurse

Education, Experience & Licenses

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Two (2) years of nursing experience in a public or community health setting. One (1) year of supervisory experience is desirable.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

License & Special Requirements:

• Requires a valid California driver's license.
• Requires a valid license to practice as a registered nurse and a valid public health nursing certificate issued by the State of California.
• Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a national provider identifier (NPI).

Recruitment Information

The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Supervising Public Health Nurse, as well as, subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

Testing dates: June 12, 2024 - June 14, 2024. Testing will be provided via email.

Tentative Interview Date, 1st & 2nd Combo:

Monday, June 17, 2024 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.

New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.

In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.

Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions about this recruitment, contact:

Emily Unger ext. 3830 I

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.

This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02

If you indicated having a degree, is your degree in Nursing?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

03

Please indicate your years of nursing experience in a public or community health setting.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

04

Please indicate how many years of supervisory experience you have.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

05

Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently have a valid license to practice as a registered nurse and a valid public health nursing certificate issued by the State of California?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you currently have your CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you currently have or are you willing to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question